LACU

LACU

LACUÉE MARC ANTOINE: (1773-1807) French well remembered Colonel, killed in the battle of Eylau at the early age of 33. Nephew of Count of Cessac. A very interesting A.L.S., Col. Lacuée, two pages, 4to, Rochefort, 20th January 1804, to the Minister of war. Lacuée refers to the England desembarkment, reporting that 294 men of his regiment have embarked to Boulogne, mentioning that their only compass is the French and the regiment honour, and states `As I thought that the first battalion was the stronger considering their forces, I have entrusted to them the flag. I informed General Chabran who has approved such decision..´ Cervoni further refers to the rest of regiments going to embark in Boulogne and to General Soult in charge of the military manoeuvres. VG £60-90